Starting in 1954, Christmas lights have been a
tradition in Regent Street since 1949 when wartimes restrictions were finally lifted and a full display
started in 1953, some years before
the Oxford Street light display began.

During the rest of the year Regent Street is one of the main shopping centres of
London
with many presitgous shops including Hamleys - one of the worlds most famous toy stores.

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